Mountain Heights Academy

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Mountain Heights Academy ranks 50 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Heights Academy is a public charter virtual high school located in West Jordan, Utah, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 928 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented.

While Mountain Heights Academy generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, it significantly lags behind the state average in Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54.9% of 10th graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 44.6%, but only 22.6% were proficient in Mathematics compared to the state average of 27.5%. The school's spending per student was $7,383 in 2018-2019, which is lower than nearby schools. However, Mountain Heights Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13 in recent years, compared to the higher ratios of nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the area, Itineris Early College High stands out as a higher-performing school, with Mountain Heights Academy ranking between 36th and 50th out of 129-139 Utah high schools in recent years. Despite its consistent performance, the school's significant weakness in Mathematics is an area that requires further attention and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes in this subject.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 7-12

9067 S 1300 W Suite 204
West Jordan, UT 84088

(801) 721-6329

District: Mountain Heights Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,383

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 928

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Heights Academy ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Mountain Heights Academy ranks better than 63.8% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Heights Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Heights Academy is $7,383.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Heights Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Heights Academy 141^st of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Mountain Heights Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Heights Academy 50^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Mountain Heights Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mountain Heights Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Heights Academy 49^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Heights Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mountain Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2015	26.28	164^th	210	21.9%
2016	28.97	161^st	209	23.0%
2019	27.73	170^th	222	23.4%
2021	48.76	110^th	213	48.4%
2022	51.45	104^th	209	50.2%
2023	14.90	185^th	216	14.4%
2024	36.17	141^st	210	32.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mountain Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	37.53	126^th	191	34.0%
2023	9.30	182^nd	191	4.7%
2024	27.44	141^st	183	23.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mountain Heights Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Mountain Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2010	65.55	15^th	153	90.2%
2011	60.51	31^st	164	81.1%
2012	32.45	123^rd	166	25.9%
2013	51.96	73^rd	167	56.3%
2015	46.62	63^rd	131	51.9%
2016	45.91	62^nd	129	51.9%
2017	83.38	5^th	125	96.0%
2018	52.18	41^st	123	66.7%
2019	43.48	78^th	136	42.6%
2021	61.97	36^th	129	72.1%
2022	58.79	42^nd	131	67.9%
2023	57.39	50^th	139	64.0%
2024	58.47	50^th	138	63.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Mountain Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	58.85	41^st	123	66.7%
2023	47.68	58^th	122	52.5%
2024	53.08	48^th	123	61.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Heights Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	95	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	25	127
2011	201	1	0	3	0	1	1	0	207
2012	249	2	1	18	0	1	10	0	281
2013	268	0	0	12	0	0	6	0	286
2014	320	1	0	25	0	0	14	0	360
2015	403	3	1	28	0	0	17	0	452
2016	438	1	4	35	0	8	19	0	505
2017	546	4	4	36	2	2	27	0	621
2018	606	6	13	32	7	9	23	0	696
2019	581	1	8	68	5	8	14	0	685
2020	606	4	6	75	3	9	28	0	731
2021	1017	21	10	119	6	5	59	0	1237
2022	744	10	8	106	1	6	34	0	909
2023	749	10	12	111	4	6	36	0	928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Heights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	127	10.7	11.8	25.5
2011	207	14.4	14.3	10.1
2012	281	16.6	16.8	25.6
2013	286	18.8	15.1	26.9
2014	360	21.5	16.7	14.7
2015	452	n/a	n/a	20.6
2016	505	n/a	n/a	12.1
2017	621	21.5	28.8	15.3
2018	696	n/a	n/a	17.4
2019	685	44.5	15.3	18.8
2020	731	59.5	12.2	16.4
2021	1237	n/a	n/a	15.8
2022	909	74.8	12.1	12.7
2023	928	71.1	13.0	12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Heights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	127	10.7	11.8	25.5
2011	207	14.4	14.3	10.1
2012	281	16.6	16.8	25.6
2013	286	18.8	15.1	26.9
2014	360	21.5	16.7	14.7
2015	452	n/a	n/a	20.6
2016	505	n/a	n/a	12.1
2017	621	21.5	28.8	15.3
2018	696	n/a	n/a	17.4
2019	685	44.5	15.3	18.8
2020	731	59.5	12.2	16.4
2021	1237	n/a	n/a	15.8
2022	909	74.8	12.1	12.7
2023	928	71.1	13.0	12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Heights Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$101 (1.4%)	$7,281 (98.6%)	$7,382

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Heights Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 170^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 185^th of 216 Middle schools	9.1%
Ranks 78^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 139 High schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	32.5	34	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	32.5	34	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	35	27.6	7.4%
7th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	35	27.6	7.4%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	36.1	25	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	36.1	25	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	22.8	8.3	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	22.8	8.3	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	45.9	27.3	18.6%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	45.9	27.3	18.6%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	48.3	54.3	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	48.3	54.3	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	34.1	15.7	18.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	34.1	15.7	18.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	40.4	41.7	1.3%
9th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	40.4	41.7	1.3%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	47.3	56.1	8.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Heights Academy)	47.3	56.1	8.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	25	27.4	2.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Heights Academy)	25	27.4	2.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	33.9	39.4	5.5%
10th Grade Science (Mountain Heights Academy)	33.9	39.4	5.5%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	685	928	35.5%
African American	1	10	900%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	8	12	50%
Hispanic	68	111	63.2%
Pacific Islander	8	6	25%
White	581	749	28.9%
Two or More Races	14	36	157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	12.6%	6.2%

Schools Near Mountain Heights Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)	RISE Mathematics (2024)	RISE Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Heights Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	9067 S 1300 W Suite 204	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Mountain Heights Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(801) 721-6329	928	71	13.0	12.6%	749 (80.7%)	10 (1.1%)	111 (12.0%)	12 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	36 (3.9%)	58.5	50^th of 138 public high schools	63.8%		57.4	50^th of 139 public high schools	64.0%		50.0	54.9	25.0	22.6	51.6	38.8	43.9	16.9	46.9	$7,383	$101	$7,281
South Valley School	Public	9-12	8400 S 1700 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7592	150	10	14.5	26.7%	105 (70.0%)	6 (4.0%)	26 (17.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	6 (4.0%)								(n/a)										$22,872	$2,374	$20,499
Kings Peak High	Public, Virtual	9-12	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8020	256	15	17.5	19.9%	185 (72.3%)	1 (0.4%)	54 (21.1%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.3%)	29.6	98^th of 138 public high schools	29.0%					(n/a)	43.1	37.5	20.6		28.8
Bingham High	Public	10-12	2160 W 10400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5100	2,482	101	24.5	8.2%	1,965 (79.2%)	21 (0.8%)	278 (11.2%)	67 (2.7%)	8 (0.3%)	54 (2.2%)	89 (3.6%)	90.2	9^th of 138 public high schools	93.5%		80.8	16^th of 139 public high schools	88.5%	7		63.8		42.9		54.7				$7,631	$245	$7,386
West Jordan High	Public	10-12	8136 S 2700 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5600	1,826	78	23.4	31.1%	939 (51.4%)	37 (2.0%)	666 (36.5%)	26 (1.4%)	9 (0.5%)	61 (3.3%)	88 (4.8%)	16.6	119^th of 138 public high schools	13.8%		9.6	127^th of 139 public high schools	8.6%	8		35.1		11.5		20.8				$8,717	$410	$8,308
Jordan High	Public	8-12	95 E 9825 S	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6200	1,785	80	22.4	34.1%	1,081 (60.6%)	30 (1.7%)	536 (30.0%)	29 (1.6%)	8 (0.4%)	22 (1.2%)	79 (4.4%)	27.8	101^st of 138 public high schools	26.8%		32.9	92^nd of 139 public high schools	33.8%	9	34.5	40.9	20.8	20.6	29.4	29.4				$8,596	$455	$8,141
Canyons Transition Academy	Public	12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5467	46	4	10.6	93.5%	32 (69.6%)	1 (2.2%)	11 (23.9%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$18,334	$133	$18,201
Canyons Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 826-5220	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southpointe Adult High	Public	9-12	9301 S Wights Fort Rd	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5952	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North	Public	9-12	9301 S 3400 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5900	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Heights Academy

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Heights Academy?

Students at Mountain Heights Academy are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 928 students attended Mountain Heights Academy.

Is Mountain Heights Academy a good school?

Mountain Heights Academy ranks 50^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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